Murder charge is punted because of judicial conflict

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Ray Charles Fontenot, the person suspected in connection with the murder of his wife, Brittney, was scheduled for a bond hearing on Tuesday, May 27. However, the case was punted from Division “B” of the 13th Judicial District Court to Division “A” because of conflicts with the honorable Judge Chuck West. As the hearing began, Judge West disclosed t...